Other than Facebook, which I would guess just about everybody in the class belongs to, I can think of a couple of virtual communities that I frequent, although to say I "belong" to them might be a stretch. Instead, I generally prefer to just "lurk"--i.e. Read the boards, but rarely if ever posting on them.
One of the main ones that I check out most days is the message board of U-Sector , an organized supporters group of Toronto FC, a pro soccer team in my home city. The board is centered around discussion of the team's performance and off-field moves, as well as a meeting point for the supporters to organize plans, songs and chants for the team.
Essentially, this site offers an opportunity for sports fans to come together and organize themselves without any physical contact. Of course, many of the main posters know each other in real life and put their internet plans into practice at every TFC home game. Perhaps because I am not a member of their group, I mostly feel reluctant to say my piece.
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